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Letter to parents and children-please click the link-for a more detailed list of priorities
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are delighted to share our goals for the year ahead. At Thomas Willingale School and Nursery, we want every child to feel inspired, supported, and confident in their learning. Below are some of the priorities we’ll be focusing on together:
📚 Learning and Progress
We are committed to making lessons exciting, creative, and ambitious. Alongside a broad curriculum, we’ll place strong emphasis on key skills such as spelling and times tables. With the help of quizzes, trackers, and technology, we’ll monitor progress closely and ensure that every child is challenged and supported at the right level.
🎶 ⚽ Music, Sport, and Enrichment
Children will continue to enjoy opportunities to sing, play instruments, and make music with Rock Kidz and Play It Steady. Our refreshed PE programme will encourage children to stay active and try new activities. We’ll also provide enrichment opportunities such as The Junior Duke, The Brilliant Club, and other exciting challenges.
😊 Wellbeing and Behaviour
We are building a school culture where children are Respectful, Ready, and Safe. Through “connection before correction,” we prioritise relationships and kindness. Calm learning environments, engaging playtimes through OPAL, and programmes like My Happy Mind and MIND will continue to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
👨👩👧 Family Engagement
We know that children thrive when school and home work together. This year we’ll be offering more opportunities for parents and carers to join in with learning through events such as Stay and Play, coffee mornings, and family activities. Together, we can ensure that children attend regularly and benefit fully from everything school offers.
🌳 💡 Life Skills and Wider Opportunities
Alongside the core curriculum, children will develop important life skills through Forest School, Futures, and projects like GROW 10 (financial education). KS2 pupils will also receive CPR training, and all children will take part in online safety learning with the Breck Foundation and more.
🌈 Inclusion and Support
We are dedicated to ensuring that every child succeeds. Children with SEND or additional needs will benefit from tailored support, including nurture groups, therapeutic interventions, alternative learning spaces, and specialist programmes such as Equals and Lightning Squad. Our staff will continue professional training in areas such as speech and language, special needs support, and inclusive practice.
🌟 Leadership and Growth
Children will have opportunities to take on leadership roles—from sustainability champions to CPR Smart leaders—helping them develop confidence, responsibility, and pride in their contributions to the school community.
We are proud of the ambitious and inclusive culture we are building together. Thank you for your continued support in helping us make this year a positive and successful one for all children.
With best wishes,
Ms Phillips
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